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June 30, 2006 |
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Dear Members,
Last week I wrote about the
People for Progress, which is
the 1 cent Sales Tax/
Transportation Initiative in
order to have a dedicated source
of funding locally, which can be
matched by state and federal
funds, in order to prepare
ourselves for our future
transportation needs. On
Tuesday, June 27, the Broward
County Board of Commissioners
voted 5-4 in favor of putting
this initiative on the ballot in
November so that the voters can
decide. We are extremely
pleased.
Also last week, we were
extremely happy that the City of
Fort Lauderdale and Broward
County reached a compromise on a
very contentious issue regarding
the Sistrunk Corridor. We had
been supporting the changing the
traffic patterns in this
district in order to attract and
increase commercialization and
both parties came to a good
compromise.
The Chamber also took a position
in support of one of our
members, where a group of
outsiders were trying to have
the City of Fort Lauderdale
designate their property, a
hotel, as a historical landmark.
The hotel is not historic (this
was a disguise to stop
redevelopment) and by doing
this, the City would have been
taking away the property rights
of the owner to determine what
should be done in the future.
Fortunately, the City did not
approve the historic designation
and now the owner can move on.
The point is that your Chamber
is active in community issues.
Being the Voice of Business is
one of our most important roles;
but we need your continued
support both financially and in
support of our positions.
We thank you for that support.
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5th
Annual Taste of Weston Sponsorships Available
The Weston Business Council's annual
signature event, held at the New Bonaventure Resort & Conference
Center,
Wednesday September 13, has sponsorships available at several
levels.
>> For information
contact Amy Fleissig, (954) 660-0601,
Amy@FtlChamber.com
>> View Sponsorship Flyer
The Chamber offers several
advertising opportunities in the ChamberLink newsletter,
weekly
e-mails and on our website. Visit
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June 16 - Annual
Golf Tournament
June 9 - Women's Council Scholarship
Luncheon
May 23 - POC Buffet & Grill Ribbon Cutting & Grand
Opening
May 23 - Leadership Fort Lauderdale Graduation Luncheon
May 19 - Beach Council Luncheon on the Jungle Queen
May 12 - 2nd Annual Small Business of the
Year Awards
April 27 - Downtowner of the Year
Luncheon
April 26 - Weston Business after Hours at Rick Case
March 16 - Business after
Hours/DeVry Dedication Ceremony
February 28 - 2006 Annual
Meeting
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 American
Real Estate & Services Exhibition
September 27-29
Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Center
Join us in this important event to promote specific
commercial, industrial and residential real estate
portfolios as well as to highlight services available to
support real estate transactions, where your catalog
display could yield numerous excellent leads and
contacts. Deadline to apply is June 30, 2006.
>> View Event Flyer (PDF) |
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Bowl XLI Procurement Process
Super Bowl XLI will be held in Miami on February 4,
2007. It is the policy of the National Football
League (NFL) that minority and women-owned businesses
have the maximum opportunity to participate in the Super
Bowl procurement process. The South Florida Super
Bowl XLI Emerging Business Program is designed to ensure
local minority and women owned businesses are provided
with access to these procurement opportunities.
While participation in the program does not guarantee
receipt of Super Bowl XLI related contracts, it is the
intention of the host committee that interested minority
and women owned businesses receive an education in the
large event procurement process, an introduction to
potential partners and exposure to other procurement
opportunities.
>> View Information Flyer
>> View Application Website |
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 Broward
Housing Partnership / Workforce Housing Committee
Meets the 3rd Friday of each month at 9:00 am
Chamber of Commerce, Second Floor, 512 NE 3rd Ave, Ft
LauderdaleThese
meetings are open to any interested persons or
organizations.
>> View BHP Website |
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 We
are accepting nominations for the 2006 Salute to
Business Awards, Presented by Bank of America, on
October 26, 2006.
Deadline for nominations is July 7, 2007.
>> Download Nomination Form (DOC) |
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 Leadership
Fort Lauderdale Class XIII
Taking Applications Now! Deadline is July 21, 2006
Participation in Leadership Fort
Lauderdale is open to any Chamber member or non-member interested in
expanding knowledge of community and business issues
Selection is based on the following
criteria:
Committed to becoming more involved in the community & the Chamber of
Commerce;
Committed to increase your effectiveness
in the community through active participation;
Interest in developing personal
leadership skills
>> View Information Flyer |
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5th
Annual Taste of Weston Sponsorships Available
The Weston Business Council's annual
signature event, held at the Wyndham Bonaventure Resort & Spa,
Wednesday September 13, has sponsorships available at several
levels.
>> For information contact Amy
Fleissig, (954) 660-0601,
Amy@FtlChamber.com
>> View Sponsorship Flyer |
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Leads Groups
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The
goal of the Chamber Leads Groups is to create and maintain
effective networking environments by building personal and professional
relationships with other members while exchanging leads, referrals and
business tips. It’s a valuable way to get to know your fellow members on
an intimate, group level.
All Fort Lauderdale meetings are held at the Chamber
Building, 512 NE 3rd Ave, Second Floor from 8:00-9:00 am. Weston
meetings are held at various locations in the Weston area. Leads
groups require an ongoing commitment to attend all meetings and are
limited to only ONE member from a specific industry. Please
contact the group leader PRIOR to attending a meeting.
Groups are seeking new members in many
categories. Inquire today!
Broward Business Partners - 1st and
3rd Tuesday of each month, 8:00-9:00 am
Broward Business Partners is currently looking to find a banker,
personal trainer, head-hunter/executive search representative,
relocation specialist, human resource director, interior
design, business lawyer and others.
For information contact: Anthony Triana, (954) 462-6000, x-8780,
AnthonyT@FtlChamber.com
Power Partners - 2nd and 4th
Tuesday of each month, 8:00-9:00 am
Several business
categories still available. The leads group comprises 25 members and growing
steadily. Call Tony Marx to see if your category is open and receive an
invitation. For information contact: Anthony Marx, (954) 462-6000, x-8775,
Anthony@FtlChamber.com
Weston Leads Groups - A different
Leads Group meets each day of the week, Monday-Friday. For more
information, please contact Amy Fleissig, (954) 660-0601,
Amy@FtlChamber.com
>> Download Leads Group flyer
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 Chamber
Advantage Health Plan, The Affordable Solution
Reduce costs, not benefits - The
Chamber Advantage Health Plan can significantly reduce
your health benefit premium costs without cutting
benefits. Available now through the Greater Fort
Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce, your employees will have
comprehensive health care coverage offered by one of the
area's largest health benefit companies and access to an
extensive network of more than 5,000 participating
physicians and hospitals.
To learn more about the Chamber Advantage
Health Plan call 1-800-546-1509, Monday-Friday from 8 am
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have your logo?
We maintain a
library of member logos for Chamber use only. We use your logo only when your
company is involved in some way with a Chamber event for
sponsorship, ads, flyers, table tents, etc. We
will NEVER give your logo to anyone else or use it
without your knowledge or permission. If we have your
logo on file, it can save time when we need it.
Logo files should be HI-resolution - preferred type is
.ai or .eps vector file with all fonts outlined. If you don't have that,
you can send a 300 dpi .jpg, .tif, .pdf, or .psd file.
Send us the BEST, largest file you have. We can
always make it smaller, but we can't make it bigger!
Send your logo to
dave@ftlchamber.com.
Please put "<Your Company Name> Logo" in
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For Complete information,
and to register/RSVP for all Chamber Events online,
please visit
our website at
http://www.ftlchamber.com
If you need to update
your Company and/or Personal information with the
Chamber, please contact Jennifer Bridges at
jenniferb@ftlchamber.com or (954) 462-6000, ext 8792
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hour notice for Pre-registration/Cancellation required
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PLEASE NOTE:
Some event listings may contain inactive links.
This is because the flyer is not yet completed, but the
event is listed to allow you to save the date if you are
interested in attending. |
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that event
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Events without an active link are shown to allow you to
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TUESDAY
JULY 4
INDEPENDENCE DAY
CHAMBER CLOSED |
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The City of Fort Lauderdale invites residents and
visitors to celebrate America's Independence Day
by attending a free all-day celebration on the beach on
Tuesday, July 4, 2006.
The festivities will kick off at 1 p.m., at SE 5th
Street and A1A, where a DJ will host contests and games
for the children of all ages, including a water balloon
toss and hoola-hoop contest.
The celebration will continue with a twilight concert
at 5 p.m., featuring the official band of the Florida
Panthers, The Painkillers. Another favorite local band,
Breeze, will close out the concert and lead in to the
spectacular Fireworks Show. Comcast will generously
provide the live entertainment on the beach.
When the sun goes down, watch the sky light up as the
City of Fort Lauderdale presents its annual fireworks
show at 9 p.m. The show will take place off of A1A and
Las Olas Boulevard. Don’t miss this premier pyrotechnic
event and be sure to tune in to "Big 105," radio station
105.9 FM for music to accompany the fireworks.
For more information about the City's July 4th
Fireworks Spectacular, please call the Parks and
Recreation Special Events Hotline at 954-828-5363. |
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Weston Business
Breakfast
Wednesday July 12, 7:15-9:00 am
The New Bonaventure Resort & Conference Center
Speaker: Nan Rich.
Networking breakfast. FREE to members.
RSVP is
MANDATORY!!!!>> RSVP
to
Amy@FtlChamber.com or (954) 660-0601
>> View Event Flyer |
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Cartridge World
Ribbon Cutting
Wednesday July 12, 5:00-7:00 pm
Cartridge World, 911 N Federal Hwy, Fort
Lauderdale 33304
Come out and help us welcome a new Chamber member and
see how they can help you save money by refilling your
printer cartridges instead of replacing them. |
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Uptown Council
Luncheon
Friday July 14, 11:30-1:30 pm
Westin Hotel, 400 Corporate Drive, Fort
Lauderdale
$28 Members, $33 Non-Members, $5 more at the door
Frank Brogan, President, Florida Atlantic University
Focus: Business & Education and Scholarship Presentation
>> Register Online
>> View Event Flyer |
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Rock of Love - Live Rock n' Roll Variety Concert
to benefit Joe the Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital
Saturday July 15, 6:30-9:30 pm
Weston Regional Park, 20200 Saddle Club Road,
Weston
$7/person at the door, $5/person pre-sale
3 hour variety concert hosted by Katie Doyle (MTV's
The Real World). Please view flyer below for
more information.
>> View Event Flyer (PDF) |
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Board of
Governors/Trustee Luncheon
Wednesday July 19, 11:45-1:30 pm
Renaissance Hotel, 1617 SE 17th St, Ft Lauderdale
$45 Members,
$50 Members at the door,
$55 Non-Members
Speaker: Dominic Calabro, Pres/CEO, Florida TaxWatch
Florida TaxWatch is a statewide, non-profit,
non-partisan government watchdog and research institute
for taxpayers.
>> Register Online
>> View Event Flyer |
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The Improv Comedy Show to benefit Gilda's Club
Wednesday July 19, Evening
Hard Rock Comedy Improv
$10 per person, 2 drink minimum, must be 18 years old
>> For
reservations call (954) 981-5653
>> View Gilda's Club website |
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Business after Hours
Thursday July 20, 5:30-7:30 pm
Irelands Inn, 2220 N Atlantic Blvd, Ft Lauderdale
$15 Members, $35 Non-Members, $5 more at the door
>> Register Online
>> View Event Flyer |
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Lazy Hazy Days of
Summer
Thursday July 20, 6:00 pm - Sundown
The River House, 301 SW 3rd Ave, Downtown Fort
Lauderdale
The River House and the Riverwalk Trust bring you
Floridian Tunes with Floridian flair. Bring a lawn
chair, a blanket or just mill around while listening to
cool jams on the river. Sundowner Happy Hour,
2-for-1 until the sun sets. Enjoy complimentary
hors d'oeuvres from the River House or dine on the river
featuring our monthly themed a la carte menu.
>> View Event Flyer (PDF) |
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Weston Business
after Hours
Wednesday July 26, 5:30-7:30 pm
Courtyard by Marriott, 2220 N Commerce Pkwy,
Weston
FREE Members, $15 Non-Members
>> Register to
Amy@FtlChamber.com
>> View Event Flyer |
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Downtown Council
Breakfast
Thursday July 27, 7:30-9:30 am
Riverside Hotel,
620 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale
$25 Members, $30 Non-Members, $5 more at the door
Speaker: Seiler/Bogdanoff/Atwater
>> Register Online
>> View Event Flyer |
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Sales Management Excellence - 2-day Seminar
Thursday July 27-Friday July 28, 8:30-4:00 pm
Dale Carnegie, 1900 W Commercial Blvd, Ste 185,
Ft Lauderdale
This new, two day seminar from Dale Carnegie Training®,
the world leader in sales training, will show you how to
assemble, motivate, and compensate a high performance
sales team. It gives you the essential skills you need
to get winning results with your team from your very
first day as a leader.
>> View Workshop Flyer (PDF)
>> View website |
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Business Perks
Friday July 28, 8:00-9:00 am
Fidelity Federal Bank & Trust, 200 E Broward
Blvd, Suite 100,
Fort Lauderdale
FREE networking event for all members and guests
Full hot breakfast will be served.
PLEASE RSVP to
CrazyRay@CrazyRay.com or (954) 453-3300
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Weston Business
after Hours
Wednesday August 9, 5:30-7:00 pm
Citibank, 1636 Town Center Circle, Weston
>> RSVP
Mandatory to
Amy@FtlChamber.com
>> View Event Flyer |
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Downtown Council
Breakfast
Thursday August 15, 7:30-9:30 am
Tower Club, 1 Financial Plaza, 28th Floor, Ft
Lauderdale
Speaker: John Rodstrom, Broward County Commissioner
NOTE
DIFFERENT DAY/DATE DUE TO TOWER CLUB RENOVATIONS
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>> View Event Flyer |
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BOG/Trustee Luncheon
Wednesday August 16, 11:45-1:30 pm
Renaissance Hotel, 1617 SE 17th St, Ft Lauderdale
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Register Online
>> View Event Flyer |
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Business after Hours
Thursday August 17, 5:30-7:30 pm
Timpano, 450 E. Las Olas Blvd, Ft Lauderdale
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>> View Event Flyer |
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Beach Council
Luncheon
Wednesday August 23, 11:30-1:30 pm
Sheraton Yankee Trader, 321 N Ft Lauderdale Beach
Blvd, Ft Lauderdale
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>> View Event Flyer |
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Business Perks
Friday August 25, 8:00-9:00 am
Chamber Building, 512 NE 3rd Ave, Second Floor,
Ft Lauderdale
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find more information and register for all Chamber
events on our website
FtlChamber.com
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Chamber News
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Calendar at a Glance
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Chamber Contact
Information |
For Complete information,
and to register/RSVP for all Chamber Events online,
please visit
our website at
FtlChamber.com
If you need to update
your Company and/or Personal information with the
Chamber, please contact
Jennifer Bridges at
jenniferb@ftlchamber.com or (954) 462-6000, ext 8792
24
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for all events |
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Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of
Commerce
512 NE 3rd Avenue
Fort
Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 462-6000
● Fax (954) 527-8766 ●
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